As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in port Harcourt city, the rivers state Government, through the Rivers state ministry of water resources and Rural development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitable qualified professional to fill top level positions in the newly established port Harcourt water corporation(PHWC) and rivers state water Service Regulatory commission (RSWSRC).

Immediate opportunities exist in the following:

Reporting to the manager, finance and administration, the successful candidates will be responsible for overseeing the articulation and implementation of PHWC”S HR strategy, goals and objectives,. He/she will facilitate the development of an optimal human resource management framework/ system to enhance the corporation’s human resource management capability and its value proposition in the labour market. Key responsibilities will be able to:

Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy and operating plans and ensure alignment with the commission’s corporate strategy and key objectives.

Develop and implement staff performance management systems.

Prepare staff career and deployment plans, coordinate the identification, analysis and audit of all reported or suspected compliance violations.

Coordinate the input of relevant staff data into HR information system, and payroll systems for the purpose of facilitating the processing of employee benefits.

A good first degree in Human Resource, social science or industrial relations from a reputable institution. A relevant post-graduate degree will be an advantage.

Membership of relevant professional bodies such as CIPD or CIPM

A minimum of five (5) years human resource post qualification experience in a reputable public or private sector organization in a HR role.

In depth knowledge and understanding of HRM strategies, systems and leading practices in the areas of recruitment, manpower planning and development career management and performance management, and compensation and benefits management.